Month: January 2025
Jackery New Solar Roof Tile Debuts at CES 2025, Looks Just Like a Regular Roof
Jackery’s new solar roof is almost indistinguishable from a regular roof. Is it better than solar panels?
Jackery’s new solar roof is almost indistinguishable from a regular roof. Is it better than solar panels?
Canadian ‘Super Scooper’ Plane Grounded After Hitting Civilian Drone Over LA Wildfires
Los Angeles authorities have vowed to prosecute illegal drone operators after a civilian drone collided with a Canadian CL-415 firefighting plane combating the Palisades Fire, causing damage that grounded the aircraft and temporarily halted all aerial firefighting operations. CNN reports: The specifically designed CL-415 firefighting planes are used to scoop up more than 1,500 gallons of ocean water to drop on active fires. The plane in question, Quebec 1, “sustained wing damage and remains grounded and out of service,” Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Erik Scott said, adding that there were no reported injuries. The damaged plane will be prioritized for repair and should be back up flying by Monday, L.A. County Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone said Friday. The collision caused the temporary grounding of all aircraft responding to the Palisades Fire, The War Zone reported, citing Cal Fire. It was one of the two such planes deployed to the site, The War Zone said. “You will be arrested, you will be prosecuted, and you will be punished to the full extent of the law,” said Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman in a statement.
Marrone added that, “Our federal partners behind the scenes are going to be implementing procedures to be able to follow drones in our two large fire areas, and they will be able to identify who the operator of that drone is. “The most important thing to know is that if you fly a drone at one of these brush fires, all aerial operations will be shut down, and we certainly don’t want to have that happen.”
The FAA underscored late Thursday that it “has not authorized anyone unaffiliated with the Los Angeles firefighting operations to fly drones” in restricted airspace put in place over the wildfires. “The FAA treats these violations seriously and immediately considers swift enforcement action for these offenses,” the agency said.
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Los Angeles authorities have vowed to prosecute illegal drone operators after a civilian drone collided with a Canadian CL-415 firefighting plane combating the Palisades Fire, causing damage that grounded the aircraft and temporarily halted all aerial firefighting operations. CNN reports: The specifically designed CL-415 firefighting planes are used to scoop up more than 1,500 gallons of ocean water to drop on active fires. The plane in question, Quebec 1, “sustained wing damage and remains grounded and out of service,” Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Erik Scott said, adding that there were no reported injuries. The damaged plane will be prioritized for repair and should be back up flying by Monday, L.A. County Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone said Friday. The collision caused the temporary grounding of all aircraft responding to the Palisades Fire, The War Zone reported, citing Cal Fire. It was one of the two such planes deployed to the site, The War Zone said. “You will be arrested, you will be prosecuted, and you will be punished to the full extent of the law,” said Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman in a statement.
Marrone added that, “Our federal partners behind the scenes are going to be implementing procedures to be able to follow drones in our two large fire areas, and they will be able to identify who the operator of that drone is. “The most important thing to know is that if you fly a drone at one of these brush fires, all aerial operations will be shut down, and we certainly don’t want to have that happen.”
The FAA underscored late Thursday that it “has not authorized anyone unaffiliated with the Los Angeles firefighting operations to fly drones” in restricted airspace put in place over the wildfires. “The FAA treats these violations seriously and immediately considers swift enforcement action for these offenses,” the agency said.
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
6 Biggest Trends We Saw at CES 2025: Eerily Adorable Robots, Super-Powered Chips and Much More
As usual, the show ran the gamut from the silly to the innovative to the practical.
As usual, the show ran the gamut from the silly to the innovative to the practical.
Public health emergency declared amid LA’s devastating wildfires
Responders, medical equipment, and supplies are ready for deployment, HHS says.
The US health department on Friday declared a public health emergency for California in response to devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area that have so far killed 10 people and destroyed more than 10,000 structures.
As of Friday morning, 153,000 residents are under evacuation orders, and an additional 166,800 are under evacuation warnings, according to local reports.
Wildfires pose numerous health risks, including exposure to extreme heat, burns, harmful air pollution, and emotional distress.
TikTok Ban Looking Likely After U.S. Supreme Court Hears Case
TikTok is likely to be banned in the United States on January 19, after the United States Supreme Court indicated that it’s leaning toward upholding the sell or ban law.
As highlighted by Bloomberg, the Supreme Court heard arguments on the case today, and it didn’t go well for TikTok. Most of the justices indicated that worry over U.S. national security overrides free speech, and there were concerns about the personal data that TikTok collects from users, content manipulation, and the influence that China has over ByteDance.
Justice Elena Kagan wasn’t a fan of TikTok’s argument that its constitutional rights were being violated. “The law is only targeted at this foreign corporation, which doesn’t have First Amendment rights,” she said.
Justice John Roberts said that “Congress is fine with the expression,” but “not fine with a foreign adversary … gathering all this information about the 170 million people who use TikTok.” He also questioned China’s influence on ByteDance. “Are we supposed to ignore the fact that the ultimate parent is in fact subject to doing intelligence work for the Chinese government?” he asked TikTok’s lawyer.
The Supreme Court could give a ruling on TikTok before January 19, or postpone the date that the law goes into effect to give more time for consideration. TikTok asked the court to halt the ban while it waits for the appeals process to play out, but the court elected to hear the case ahead of January 19.
If the court upholds the law, U.S. app stores will not be able to distribute the TikTok app as of January 19. TikTok users who already have the app will be able to continue using it, but it will stop functioning over time because updates weren’t be permitted.
ByteDance can opt to sell TikTok to an approved company, which would allow TikTok to continue to operate. A sale won’t happen before January 19, but if TikTok is banned, it could be reinstated after a sale. ByteDance has claimed that a sale is not possible, and that China would not approve the divestiture of TikTok and its algorithm.Tag: TikTok
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TikTok is likely to be banned in the United States on January 19, after the United States Supreme Court indicated that it’s leaning toward upholding the sell or ban law.
As highlighted by Bloomberg, the Supreme Court heard arguments on the case today, and it didn’t go well for TikTok. Most of the justices indicated that worry over U.S. national security overrides free speech, and there were concerns about the personal data that TikTok collects from users, content manipulation, and the influence that China has over ByteDance.
Justice Elena Kagan wasn’t a fan of TikTok’s argument that its constitutional rights were being violated. “The law is only targeted at this foreign corporation, which doesn’t have First Amendment rights,” she said.
Justice John Roberts said that “Congress is fine with the expression,” but “not fine with a foreign adversary … gathering all this information about the 170 million people who use TikTok.” He also questioned China’s influence on ByteDance. “Are we supposed to ignore the fact that the ultimate parent is in fact subject to doing intelligence work for the Chinese government?” he asked TikTok’s lawyer.
The Supreme Court could give a ruling on TikTok before January 19, or postpone the date that the law goes into effect to give more time for consideration. TikTok asked the court to halt the ban while it waits for the appeals process to play out, but the court elected to hear the case ahead of January 19.
If the court upholds the law, U.S. app stores will not be able to distribute the TikTok app as of January 19. TikTok users who already have the app will be able to continue using it, but it will stop functioning over time because updates weren’t be permitted.
ByteDance can opt to sell TikTok to an approved company, which would allow TikTok to continue to operate. A sale won’t happen before January 19, but if TikTok is banned, it could be reinstated after a sale. ByteDance has claimed that a sale is not possible, and that China would not approve the divestiture of TikTok and its algorithm.
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Docking stations for the Mac Mini M4, now that’s something Apple may wholeheartedly appreciate (or not)
ORICO’s docking stations boost Mac Mini’s versatility, offering connectivity, storage upgrades, and sleek integration.
Orico announces MiniLink, “a one-stop storage and dock”, for the Mac Mini M4
It adds up to nine ports as well as an SSD
The taller, cheaper MiniDock allows you to store the Mini vertically
The Mac Mini M4 is known for its compact size and sleek design, but could always do with more ports.
ORICO aims to solve this issue with two distinct products, the MiniLink and the MiniDock.
Each will expand port availability, with the Mini Dock offering up to 10 ports, while also providing SSD storage options.
ORICO MiniLink and MiniDock for the Mac Mini M4
ORICO’s MiniLink is the brand’s latest offering, marketed as a “one-stop storage and dock” solution. It comes with nine additional ports and also includes an SSD slot giving users the option of a built-in SSD for immediate use or the option for a DIY installation.
The ports in this dock include USB-A and USB-C options, an HDMI port for external displays, and both SD and microSD card slots.
Furthermore, the MiniLink’s removable base reveals the SSD mount; likely compatible with M.2 or SATA drives. With ultra-fast 40G SSD speeds, expect quick file transfers and smooth performance, even with large quantities of data.
MiniLink has two models, the M47P model (7-in-1) is listed for $84.99 while the M49P model (9-in-1) sells for $169.99.
Orico is also launching a budget-friendly MiniDock that allows you to store your Mac Mini vertically, saving valuable desk space.
The MiniDock is designed to maintain the Mac Mini’s cooling efficiency with a ventilation system that aligns with the Mini’s own cooling fan to enhance airflow.
The 10-in-1 hub adds essential ports like USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
The MiniDock also supports built-in or DIY SSD storage, giving users the option to increase their Mac Mini’s storage capacity.
The Orico MiniDock has five models, offering anywhere from no-built-in storage up to 4TB. The SSD-less option costs $69.99 while the 512GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB models cost $129.99, $169.99, $219.99 and $319.99 respectively.
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